Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Chicken Korma, a classic Indian dish that is creamy, aromatic, and perfect for a special meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Curry:
- 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion (finely sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/4 cup ground almonds or cashews
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- Chopped cilantro and slivered almonds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and salt. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Curry: Sauté onion until golden, add garlic and ginger, then chicken with marinade. Cook until browned. Add almonds, garam masala, cream, and water. Simmer covered for 15–20 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and almonds. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- You can make this dish dairy-free by using coconut milk and yogurt.
- Adjust chili powder for preferred heat level.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
